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The monthly Sing For Joy newsletter contains a letter from the program's host, Pastor Bruce Benson, and complete program listings, including the readings and music selections for each program. If you'd like to receive a complimentary copy, please fill out our online request form.

The Sing For Joy newsletter is also available online (PDF format) for the months listed below. If you don't already have the Adobe Acrobat reader, you can download it free from the Adobe site — click here.

Newsletters are available for the following months:
Year A: 2011, 2008, 2005 or 2002;
Year B: 2009, 2006 or 2003, 2012;
Year C: 2010, 2007 or 2004

YEAR B
December 2011: Second Sunday of Advent — The Nativity of Our Lord, Christmas Day
January 2012: First Sunday of Christmas — Fourth Sunday after Epiphany, Lectionary 4
February 2012: Fifth Sunday after Epiphany, Lectionary 5 — First Sunday in Lent

YEAR A
November 2011: Time after Pentecost, Year A (Lectionary 32) — First Sunday of Advent, Year B (Lectionary 35)
October 2011: Time after Pentecost (Lectionaries 27 - 31)
September 2011: Time after Pentecost (Lectionaries 23 - 26)
August 2011: Time after Pentecost (Lectionaries 19 - 22)
July 2011: Time after Pentecost (Lectionaries 14 - 18)
June 2011: Seventh Sunday of Easter — Time after Pentecost (Lectionary 13)
May 2011: Second Sunday of Easter — Sixth Sunday of Easter
April 2011: Fourth Sunday in Lent — Resurrection of Our Lord; Easter Day
March 2011: Transfiguration of Our Lord; Last Sunday after Epiphany — Third Sunday in Lent
February 2011: Second Sunday of Christmas — Fourth Sunday after Epiphany
January 2011: Fifth Sunday after Epiphany — Eighth Sunday after Epiphany
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YEAR C
December 2010: Second Sunday of Advent — First Sunday of Christmas (Year A)
November 2010: Time after Pentecost (Lectionary 32, All Saints Sunday) — First Sunday of Advent
October 2010: Time after Pentecost (Lectionary 27) — Time after Pentecost (Lectionary 31) (Reformation Day)
September 2010: Time after Pentecost (Lectionary 23) — Time after Pentecost (Lectionary 26)
August 2010: Time after Pentecost (Lectionary 18) — Time after Pentecost (Lectionary 22)
July 2010: Time after Pentecost (Lectionary 14) — Time after Pentecost (Lectionary 17)
June 2010: Time after Pentecost (Lectionary 10) — Time after Pentecost (Lectionary 13)
May 2010: Fifth Sunday of Easter — The Holy Trinity
April 2010: Resurrection of Our Lord; Easter Sunday — Fourth Sunday of Easter
March 2010: Third Sunday in Lent — Sunday of the Passion; Palm Sunday
February 2010: Fifth Sunday after Epiphany — Second Sunday in Lent
January 2010: Second Sunday of Christmas — Fourth Sunday after Epiphany, Lectionary 4
December 2009: Second Sunday of Advent — First Sunday of Christmas

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YEAR B
December 2011: Second Sunday of Advent — The Nativity of Our Lord, Christmas Day
November 2009: Time after Pentecost, Lectionary 31 (Year B) — First Sunday of Advent (Year C)
October 2009: Time after Pentecost, Lectionary 27 — Time after Pentecost, Lectionary 30
September 2009: Time after Pentecost, Lectionary 23 — Time after Pentecost, Lectionary 26
August 2009: Time after Pentecost, Lectionary 18 — Time after Pentecost, Lectionary 22
July 2009: Time after Pentecost, Lectionary 14 — Time after Pentecost, Lectionary 17
June 2009: The Holy Trinity (First Sunday after Pentecost) — Time after Pentecost, Lectionary 13
May 2009: Fourth Sunday of Easter — Day of Pentecost
April 2009: Sunday of the Passion — Palm Sunday to Third Sunday of Easter
March 2009: First Sunday in Lent — Fifth Sunday in Lent
February 2009: Fourth Sunday after Epiphany to Transfiguration of our Lord — Last Sunday after Epiphany
January 2009: Second Sunday of Christmas — Third Sunday after Epiphany
December 2008: Second Sunday of Advent — First Sunday of Christmas

YEAR A
November 2008: Time After Pentecost, Lectionary 31 – First Sunday of Advent (Year B)
October 2008: Time After Pentecost, Lectionary 27 – Lectionary 30
September 2008: Time After Pentecost, Lectionary 23 – Lectionary 26
August 2008: Time After Pentecost, Lectionary 18 – Lectionary 22
July 2008: Time After Pentecost, Lectionary 14 – Lectionary 17
June 2008: Time After Pentecost, Lectionary 9 – Lectionary 13
May 2008: Seventh Sunday in Easter – Time After Pentecost, Lectionary 8
April 2008: Third Sunday in Easter – Sixth Sunday in Easter
March 2008: Fourth Sunday in Lent–Second Sunday of Easter
February 2008: Transfiguration of Our Lord, Last Sunday after Epiphany–Third Sunday in Lent
January 2008: Epiphany of Our Lord–Third Sunday after Pentecost (Lectionary 3)
December 2007: First Sunday of Advent–First Sunday of Christmas

YEAR C
November 2007: All Saints’ Sunday–Christ the King Sunday
October 2007: Time After Pentecost (Lectionary 27)–Time After Pentecost (Lectionary 30)
September 2007: Time After Pentecost (Lectionary 22)–Time After Pentecost (Lectionary 26)
August 2007: Time After Pentecost (Lectionary 18)–Time After Pentecost (Lectionary 21)
July 2007: Time After Pentecost (Lectionary 13)–Time After Pentecost (Lectionary 17)
Click here for links to purchase the CDs reviewed in the July 2007 newsletter.
June 2007: The Holy Trinity, First Sunday after Pentecost–Time After Pentecost (Lectionary 12)
May 2007: Fifth Sunday of Easter–Day of Pentecost
April 2007: Sunday of the Passion / Palm Sunday–Fourth Sunday of Easter
March 2007: Second Sunday in Lent–Fifth Sunday in Lent
February 2007: Fifth Sunday after Epiphany, Lectionary 5-First Sunday in Lent
January 2007: Baptism of Our Lord–Fourth Sunday after Epiphany
December 2006: First Sunday in Advent–First Sunday after Christmas

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YEAR B
November 2006: Sunday 31, Time after Pentecost (Proper 26)–Sunday 34, Time Pentecost (Proper 29)
October 2006: Sunday 26, Time after Pentecost (Proper 21)–Sunday 30, Time after Pentecost (Proper 25)
On the October 8 broadcast of Sing For Joy, Pastor Benson referred to a painting by Michelangelo on the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel. Click here to see the The Creation of Eve.
September 2006: Sunday 22, Time after Pentecost (Proper 17)–Sunday 25, Time after Pentecost (Proper 20)
August 2006: Sunday 18, Time after Pentecost (Proper 13)–Sunday 21, Time after Pentecost (Proper 16)
July 2006: 13 Pentecost (Proper 8)–17 Pentecost (Proper 12)
June 2006: Day of Pentecost–12 Pentecost (Proper 7)
Click here for links to purchase the CDs reviewed in the June 2006 newsletter.
May 2006: 4 Easter–7 Easter
During the May 7 broadcast of Sing For Joy, host Pastor Benson referred to a sculpture by a "recently retired Chemistry Professor." To see pictures of the sculptures inspired by the 23rd Psalm, click here.
April 2006: 5 Lent–3 Easter
March 2006: 1 Lent–4 Lent
February 2006: 5 Epiphany–Transfiguration of Our Lord
January 2006: 1 Christmas–4 Epiphany
December 2005: 2 Advent–The Nativity of Our Lord, Christmas Day

YEAR A
November 2005: 25 Pentecost (Proper 27)–1 Advent, Year B
October 2005: 20 Pentecost (Proper 22)–24 Pentecost (Proper 26)
September 2005: 16 Pentecost (Proper 18)–19 Pentecost (Proper 21)
August 2005: 12 Pentecost (Proper 14)–15 Pentecost (Proper 17)
July 2005: 7 Pentecost (Proper 9)-11 Pentecost (Proper 13)
June 2005: 3 Pentecost (Proper 5)–6 Pentecost (Proper 8)
May 2005: 6 Easter–2 Pentecost (Proper 4)
April 2005: 2 Easter–5 Easter
March 2005: 4 Lent–Resurrection of Our Lord/Easter Day
February 2005: Transfiguration of Our Lord–3 Lent
January 2005: 2 Christmas–4 Epiphany
December 2004: 2 Advent–Feast of St. Stephen, Deacon and Martyr; 1 Christmas

YEAR C
November 2004: All Saints' Day–1 Advent, Year A
October 2004: 18 Pentecost (Proper 22)–22 Pentecost (Proper 26)
September 2004: 14 Pentecost (Proper 18)–17 Pentecost (Proper 21)
August 2004: 9 Pentecost (Proper 13)–13 Pentecost (Proper 17)
July 2004: 5 Pentecost (Proper 9)–8 Pentecost (Proper 12)
June 2004: Trinity Sunday–4 Pentecost (Proper 8)
May 2004: 4 Easter–Pentecost
April 2004: Palm Sunday–3 Easter
March 2004: 2 Lent–5 Lent
February 2004: 4 Epiphany–1 Lent
January 2004: 2 Christmas–3 Epiphany
December 2003: 2 Advent–Feast of the Holy Innocents

YEAR B
November 2003: All Saints' Day–1 Advent, Year C
October 2003: 17 Pentecost (Proper 22)–20 Pentecost (Proper 25)
September 2003: 13 Pentecost (Proper 18)–16 Pentecost (Proper 21)
August 2003:8 Pentecost (Proper 13)–12 Pentecost (Proper 17)
July 2003: 4 Pentecost (Proper 9)–7 Pentecost (Proper 12)
June 2003: Ascension Day–3 Pentecost (Proper 8)
May 2003: 3 Easter–6 Easter
April 2003: 5 Lent–2 Easter
March 2003: Transfiguration of Our Lord–Lent 4
February 2003: 4 Epiphany–7 Epiphany
January 2003: 2 Christmas–3 Epiphany
December 2002: 1 Advent–1 Christmas

YEAR A
November 2002: 24 Pentecost (Proper 26)-27 Pentecost (Proper 29)
October 2002: 20 Pentecost (Proper 22)-Christ The King/23 Pentecost (Proper 25)
September 2002: 15 Pentecost (Proper 17)-19 Pentecost (Proper 21)
August 2002: 11 Pentecost (Proper 13)–14 Pentecost (Proper 16)
July 2002: 7 Pentecost (Proper 9)-10 Pentecost (Proper 12)
June 2002: 2 Pentecost (Proper 4)-6 Pentecost (Proper 8)
May 2002: 5 Easter-Trinity Sunday/1 Pentecost
April 2002: 2 Sunday in Easter-5 Sunday in Easter
March 2002: 3 Sunday of Lent-Resurrection of Our Lord/Easter Day
February 2002: 4 Epiphany-2 Sunday of Lent
January 2002: Epiphany Sunday-3 Epiphany
December 2001:1 Advent-1 Christmas